Effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (Zhi Mu 14) on hot flushes and quality of life in postmenopausal women

Nedeljković, Marko; Tian, Li; Ji, Ping; Déglon-Fischer, Agnès; Stute, Petra; Ocon, Erika; Birkhäuser, Martin; Ausfeld-Hafter, Brigitte

doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31829374e8

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“…Comparing the groups in the sixth week, group B had the most improvement. In the twelfth week, there was improvement in groups B and D. However, group B showed significant improvement when compared with group D. In consistence of our study, significant decreases in all MRS scores were reported in postmenopausal women after 12 weeks of Traditional Chinese Medicine (26). Akbari reported that fenugreek and flaxseed did not influence the severity and frequency of hot flushes before eight weeks, but after eight weeks a decrease in severity and frequency was observed in subjects who used fenugreek (27).…”

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confidence: 79%

Effect of the mixed herbal medicines extracts on menopausal symptoms: A randomized clinical trial study

Миненко

Berihanova

Shakhmatova³

2019

Electron J Gen Med

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Background: Menopause cause many symptoms, which may impair quality of life the women. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of mixed herbal medicinal extracts on menopausal symptoms. Method: A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 120 peri-menopausal women for 12 weeks. All participants took herbal extracts drops orally daily. They were randomly allocated into four groups: placebo (C), A (250 mg chamomile, 30 mg fennel, 15 mg saffron), B (1000 mg chamomile, 120 mg fennel, 60 mg saffron), and D (500 mg chamomile, 60 mg fennel, 30 mg saffron).They completed a demographic and MRS questionnaire at week 0, 6.12. Result: 108 participants successfully completed the assessment. No significant differences in demographic variables were seen between the four groups. The median MRS score was significantly reduced in group B from 27.5±3 to 7.5±5. In group D, it was significantly reduced from 29±12 to 22±9.25The effect size in this study was 0.92. Conclusion: Study showed significant improvement in menopausal symptoms especially in group B.

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confidence: 79%

Effect of the mixed herbal medicines extracts on menopausal symptoms: A randomized clinical trial study

Миненко

Berihanova

Shakhmatova³

2019

Electron J Gen Med

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“…1 to 5 consultations within on average 26.5 weeks for the treatment of atopic dermatitis [ 17 ] or approximately 8 consultations within 24 months for migraine [ 18 ]. Compared to clinical trials with acupuncture or osteopathy, the number of treatments in Table 2 was also similar or lower [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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Usage of Complementary Medicine in Switzerland: Results of the Swiss Health Survey 2012 and Development Since 2007

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BackgroundComplementary medicine (CM) is popular in Switzerland. Several CM methods (traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, homeopathy, anthroposophic medicine, neural therapy, and herbal medicine) are currently covered by the mandatory basic health insurance when performed by a certified physician. Treatments by non-medical therapists are partially covered by a supplemental and optional health insurance. In this study, we investigated the frequency of CM use including the evolvement over time, the most popular methods, and the user profile.MethodsData of the Swiss Health Surveys 2007 and 2012 were used. In 2007 and 2012, a population of 14,432 and 18,357, respectively, aged 15 years or older answered the written questionnaire. A set of questions queried about the frequency of use of various CM methods within the last 12 months before the survey. Proportions of usage and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for these methods and CM in general. Users and non-users of CM were compared using logistic regression models.ResultsThe most popular methods in 2012 were homeopathy, naturopathy, osteopathy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. The average number of treatments within the 12 months preceding the survey ranged from 3 for homeopathy to 6 for acupuncture. 25.0% of the population at the age of 15 and older had used at least one CM method in the previous 12 months. People with a chronic illness or a poor self-perceived health status were more likely to use CM. Similar to other countries, women, people of middle age, and those with higher education were more likely to use CM. 59.9% of the adult population had a supplemental health insurance that partly covered CM treatments.ConclusionsUsage of CM in Switzerland remained unchanged between 2007 and 2012. The user profile in Switzerland was similar to other countries, such as Germany, United Kingdom, United States or Australia.

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“…This study also goes beyond previous research by including a longer post-treatment follow-up than most studies. 32,33,35 …”

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confidence: 99%

Acupuncture in Menopause (AIM) study: a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial

Avis¹,

Coeytaux

Isom

et al. 2016

Menopause

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Objective to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of acupuncture on vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and quality of life-related measures. Methods A total of 209 perimenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 45-60 experiencing ≥4 VMS per day recruited from the community and randomized to receive up to 20 acupuncture treatments within the first 6 months (acupuncture group) or the second 6 months (waitlist control group) of the 12-month study period. The primary outcome was mean daily frequency of VMS. Secondary outcomes were VMS interference with daily life, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, somatic and other symptoms, anxiety, and quality of life. Results VMS frequency declined by 36.7% at 6 months in the acupuncture group and increased by 6.0% in the control group (p<0.001 for between-group comparison). At 12 months, the reduction from baseline in the acupuncture group was 29.4% (p<0.001 for within-group comparison from baseline to 12 months), suggesting that the reduction was largely maintained post treatment. Statistically significant clinical improvement was observed after 3 acupuncture treatments and maximum clinical effects occurred after a median of 8 treatments. Persistent improvements were seen in many quality of life-related outcomes in the acupuncture group relative to the control group. Conclusions We found that a course of acupuncture treatments was associated with significant reduction in VMS, as well as several quality of life measures, compared with no acupuncture, and that clinical benefit persisted for at least 6 months beyond the end of treatment.

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Effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (Zhi Mu 14) on hot flushes and quality of life in postmenopausal women

Abstract: TCM AP is superior to sham AP and verum CHM in reducing menopausal symptoms, whereas verum CHM shows no significant improvements when compared with placebo CHM.

Cited by 39 publications

References 48 publications

Effect of the mixed herbal medicines extracts on menopausal symptoms: A randomized clinical trial study

Effect of the mixed herbal medicines extracts on menopausal symptoms: A randomized clinical trial study

Usage of Complementary Medicine in Switzerland: Results of the Swiss Health Survey 2012 and Development Since 2007

Acupuncture in Menopause (AIM) study: a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial

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